ACADEMIC PRESSURE AMONG SELECTED GRADE 11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

OF LAURETA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

A Research Report

Presented to

Ms. Dana Althea Algabre

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Francess Mae S. Malaki

Chena M. Gamana

Sheniemae Carl A. Ado

Rocelyn T. Sombrino

Renmar J. Pasumala

Glen A. Chavez

Jayson D. Colanggo

January 2023
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This chapter contains the result of the survey that the researchers conducted
among selected 20 students of Grade 11 Senior High School.

Table I: Common causes of Academic Pressure

Items YES NO
FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
1.Family Expectation
Are you being 9 45% 11 55%
expected by your
parents to have high
grades?
2. Financial Problem
Do your parents 16 80% 4 20%
able to provide your
school necessities?
3. Time Management
Pressure
Do you have 17 85% 3 15%

difficulties to manage
your time between
studies and other
responsibilities?
4. Peer Pressure
Are you
having a hard time to 7 35% 13 65%
fit in or socialize with
your classmates?
5. Lack of
technology to use
 Are you having a
hard time to answer 12 60% 8 40%
your school works
without having a
gadget to use?

From the table above, item number 1, 45% of the respondents answered yes,
that means, the selected respondents are being expected by their parents to have high
grades. Meanwhile the remaining 55% of the selected respondents responded no. On
item number 2, 80% of the selected respondents responded yes which means that the
parents of the selected respondents are able to provide for students necessities, while
the 20% of the selected respondents responded no. On item number 3, it has the
highest number of selected respondents who answered yes with 85% which means the
selected respondents are having difficulties to manage their time between studies and
other responsibilities, while the remaining 15% of the selected respondents responded
no. On item number 4, 65% of the selected respondents are not having a hard time to fit
in or to socialize with their classmates, while the remaining 35% of the selected
respondents admit that they are having a hard time to fit in or to socialize with their
classmates. On the last item, 60% of the selected respondents answered yes, which
signifies that the respondents are having a hard time to answer their school works
without having a gadget to use, while the remaining 40% of selected respondents
responded no.

Table II: Strategies to manage Academic Pressure

YES NO
 Items

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

1. Are you setting realistic goals

to manage academic pressure? 18 90% 2 10%
2. Are you being able to practice
self-care to manage academic 19 95% 1 5%
pressure?
3. Do you ever seek help when
needed in order to manage 15 75% 5 25%
academic pressure?
4. Are you taking time to relax
and de-stress in order to manage 19 95% 1 5%
academic pressure?
5. Are you practicing time
management to manage 17 85% 3 15%
academic pressure?

Table II presents the strategies in managing academic pressure. On item number

1, shows that 90% of the selected respondents are setting realistic goals to manage
academic pressure. Meanwhile, the remaining 10% of the selected respondents
answered no. On item number 2, 95%of the selected respondents are being able to
practice self-care in order to manage academic pressure, and the remaining 5%
responded no. On item number 3, 15% of the selected respondents seek help when
needed, while the remaining 25% of the selected respondents denied to seek help. On
item number 5, 85% of the selected respondents admitted to practice time management
in order to manage academic pressure, while the remaining 15% of the selected
respondents responded no.
Table III: Impact of Academic Pressure

ITEMS MEAN DESCRIPTION

1. Do you ever feel stress and anxiety 3.7 Neutral

because of academic pressure?

2. Does academic pressure causes you to 3.65 Sometimes

cram and procrastinate?

3. Have you very thought of suicide 1.75 Never

because of academic pressure?

4. Have you sacrificed your whole night 3.5 Neutral

schedule pursue your study review?

5. Have you ever thought of giving up your 3.85 Sometimes

studies because of academic pressure?

Category mean 3.29 Sometimes

On the table III it talks about the impact to academic pressure to the selected
respondents. On item number 1, 3.7 of the selected respondents answered neutral, that
means, the selected respondents feel stress and anxiety because of academic
pressure. On the item number 2, it shows that 3.65 of the selected respondents
answered sometimes which means most of the Grade 11 students put cramming and
procrastinating into practice. On item number 3, the table shows that 1.75 of the
selected respondents never thought of suicide because of academic pressure. 3.5 of
the Grade 11 students answered neutral in item number 4, this means that they
neutrally sacrifice their whole night schedule to pursue their study review. On item
number 5, 3.85 of the selected respondents answered sometimes that means the
selected respondents thought of giving up their studies of academic pressure.
 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name: Sex:
Section: Age:

Table I: Common causes of academic pressure

Common Causes of Academic Pressure YES NO

1. Family expectation
Are you being expected by your parents to have high
grades?

2. Financial problems
Are your parents able to provide your school
necessities?

3. Time management pressure

Do you have difficulties to manage your time
between studies and other responsibilities?

4. Peer pressure
Are you having a hard time to fit in or to socialize with
your classmates?

5. Lack of technology to use

Are you having a hard time to answer your school
works without having a gadget to use?
 INTRODUCTION

School education is very important in an individual's life. This is the period where
academic excellence plays a vital role and impact in a student. There are many
academic factors that could affect the lives of those studying. One of these factors that
can greatly affect to student is academic pressure. It does not only affect them mentally
but also emotionally and physically. Academic pressure is a common phenomenon
experience by students of all ages and levels of education. It refers to the stress and
anxiety that students may feel as a result of the demands and expectation placed on
them by their educational institutions, parents or themselves.

According to Airic (2012), academic pressure mainly comes from peer, parental
expectations, and from fear of failure and disgrace. These days, everything that we do
in school is looking towards getting into a good college by aiming for a good grades,
loading on multiple class and most importantly, studying hours on end in order to do
well on exams. All these academic pressures can lead to many negative effects such as
cheating on tests and getting ill. With the presence of academic pressured in our daily
lives, we tend to derelict ourselves for the sake of complying the requirements needed.
Academic pressure can have a number of negative impacts on students, which can
affect their mental and physical health, academic performance, and overall well-being.

In a study conducted by the American psychological Association (APA), students

who reported high levels of stress and pressure were more likely to experience
difficulties in their academic performance (APA, 2018). Academic pressure can also
lead to sleep disturbances, fatigue, and decrease overall well-being. One of the most
significant impact of academic pressure is on mental health. Studies have shown that
high levels of academic pressure can lead to increased rates anxiety and depression
among students. This can be caused by the pressure to maintain, good grades, the
pressure to succeed in extracurricular activities, and the expectation to attend
prestigious schools. These pressures can lead to feeling of inadequacy hopelessness,
and a lack of self-esteem, which can have a negative impact on students mental health.
Furthermore, high levels of academic pressure can lead to procrastination, and
decreased motivation, making it more difficult for students to complete their coursework
and meet deadlines.

A study by the American Association of Educational Research (AAER) found that

students who reported high levels of academic pressure were less likely to engage in
creative thinking and problem-solving (AAER, 2016). This can have a long-term impact
on students' ability to the think critically and creatively, which can be detrimental to their
future success in the work force. In conclusion, academic pressure can have a
significant impact on students' mental and physical health, academic performance, and
creativity. It is important for and educators to be aware of the students, parents, and
educators to be aware of the negative effects of academic pressure and to work
together to find ways to reduce it. This can include providing support and resources for
students, such as counseling and stress management programs, as well as creating a
more balanced and less competitive learning environment.

According to a study by the Philippine Mental Health Association, as many as

80% of Filipino students experience academic stress (PMHA, 2017). This pressure
often starts at a young age and continues throughout a student's educational journey,
and can have a significant impact on their mental and physical well-being. One of the
main reasons for the high levels of academic pressure in the Philippines is the country's
strong focus on education as a means of upward mobility. With a limited number of
opportunities for high-paying jobs, many Filipinos believe that achieving academic
success is essential for securing a better future. As a result, students are often pushed
to excel academically from a young age, and are expected to perform well in school in
order to have a chance at a successful career. This problem is also evident in Laureta
National High school. The researcher observe that most of the Grade 11 Students in
Laureta National High School also suffered from academic pressure because of
excessive school works such as; reportings, assignments, quizzes, and etc. Grade 11
students are also given less time to make their school works which pressures them into
passing it on time
 The purpose of this study is to know what are the causes and impact of
academic pressure to the Grade 11 students of Laureta National High school and how
are they going to manage it. The study's results can inform the development of policies,
programs, and practices that reduce academic pressure and improve student outcomes,
such as mental and physical well-being, academic performance, and school retention.

Research Questions:

This study strives to answer the succeeding questions:

1. What are the common causes why the selected Grade 11 Senior High School
students of Laureta National High School experience academic pressure?

2. How will the selected Grade 11 Senior High School students of Laureta
National High School manage academic pressure?

3. What are the impact of academic pressure to the selected Grade 11 Senior
High School students of Laureta National High School?